Stubborn Love

Jenelle Coolidge discusses the impact of chronic pain, health issues, and fatigue on relationships. Learn what you can do for, how to enact self-compassion, and build supportive relationships while managing chronic conditions.

05:44 Specializing in Eating Disorders and Chronic Illness
09:37 Understanding Chronic Pain and Fatigue
11:06 The Mind-Body Connection in Chronic Illness
15:53 Challenges in Relationships with Chronic Illness
25:27 Self-Care and Self-Compassion Strategies
30:50 Misconceptions About Chronic Illness

Jenelle Coolidge is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor  and  Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS). She specializes in eating disorders, chronic illness, trauma and mood disorders. Jenelle has a vast level of experience working in different mental health settings from Psychiatric hospitals, Residential facilities, Mental Health Clinics, Community Mental Health, and Private Practice and before as a mental health nurse.
She also self-published My Body Liberation journal. When not working she enjoys gaming, movies, reading, and anything having to do with marvel.

Connect with Jenelle Coolidge
My website is www.coolskiescounseling.com
Facebook @coolskiescounseling
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenelle-c-16a02410b/

Connect with Paige Bond
Website: https://paigebond.com
Website: https://SweetLoveCounseling.com

Paige Bond specializes in helping individuals, couples, and intentionally non-monogamous partnerships feel grounded, confident, and connected in their love life. She is also the founder of ⁠Sweet Love Counseling⁠ providing therapy in CO, FL, SC, and VT. Paige loves educating people about relationships through being the host of ⁠the Stubborn Love podcast, ⁠hosting workshops, and speaking at conferences.
Free Jealousy Workbook: 
⁠⁠⁠http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download⁠⁠⁠ 
Free People Pleasing Workbook: 
⁠⁠⁠https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook⁠⁠⁠ 
Attachment Dynamics Workshop:
⁠https://www.paigebond.com/attachment-dynamics-workshop-sign-up⁠

Disclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed.
Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.
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When is the best time to start couples counseling? Does it mean your relationship is doomed if you start couples therapy early in the relationship?
Host Paige Bond sits down with Alexandria Turnbow to discuss all of the above and demonstrate strategies for how to calm the mind to have more productive conversations in your partnerships.
Alexandria also invites you to an upcoming workshop in Winter Park, FL titled 'The Art of Touch: Exploring Connection Beyond Expectations,' aimed at helping couples improve physical and emotional intimacy through safe and intentional touch practices.

05:37 Understanding the Wellness-Based Model
08:13 Proactive vs. Reactive Counseling
13:31 Improving Communication and Connection 
21:42 Calming Techniques for Stress Relief and Couples in Crisis
25:48 The Power of Touch in Therapy
29:21 Foundations of Healthy Relationships
34:33 Proactive Mental Health Approaches
39:21 Upcoming Workshop: The Art of Touch

Alexandria is a licensed mental health counselor in Winter Park, FL and the founder of Mindful Perceptions. Her group practice has a wellness-based model of healing and offers individual therapy, couples counseling, KAP, psychedelic integration, and workshops! You can learn more via her website, Mindful Moments newsletter, and Instagram!

Connect with Alexandria Turnbow
https://linktr.ee/mindful_perceptions (This link includes links to our website, newsletter sign-up, Instagram, YouTube, Instagram, and consult booking.)

Connect with Paige Bond
Website: https://paigebond.com
Website: https://SweetLoveCounseling.com 
Paige Bond specializes in helping individuals, couples, and intentionally non-monogamous partnerships feel grounded, confident, and connected in their love life. She is also the founder of ⁠Sweet Love Counseling⁠ providing therapy in CO, FL, SC, and VT. Paige loves educating people about relationships through being the host of ⁠the Stubborn Love podcast, ⁠hosting workshops, and speaking at conferences.

Free Jealousy Workbook: 
⁠⁠⁠http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download⁠⁠⁠ 

Free People Pleasing Workbook: 
⁠⁠⁠https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook⁠⁠⁠ 

Attachment Dynamics Workshop:
⁠https://www.paigebond.com/attachment-dynamics-workshop-sign-up⁠

Disclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed.

Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.

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In this episode, author of poetry and philosophy Anthony David Vernon dives deep into the topic of short-term relationships. Anthony and Paige explore the value of taboo topics, the importance of passion in relationships, and how short-term flings can provide rich experiences without the constraints of long-term commitments. 

01:58 Exploring Taboo Topics and Short Term Relationships
05:01 Monogamy vs. Polyamory: Societal Norms and Personal Choices
14:05 Self-Love vs. Self-Care
17:38 Promoting Self-Care and Addressing Misdiagnoses
22:26 The Neo-Victorian Age of Relationships
24:25 Ideal Candidates for Short Term Relationships
28:09 Transitioning Between Short and Long Term Relationships
30:05 The Role of Sex in Relationships

Connect with Anthony David Vernon
Anthony David Vernon is a Cuban-American literary writer who earned his master's degree in philosophy at the University of New Mexico and the writer of Flings on Flings published by gnOme Books. This hybrid work focuses on the idea that love should be equated with the fling as opposed to any forever understandings of love.
https://medium.com/@antmanvernon305
https://www.chillsubs.com/user/antmanvernon305

Connect with Paige Bond
Instagram: @stubbornlovepaige
Facebook: @paigebondcoaching
TikTok: @paigebondcoaching
Website: https://paigebond.com
Paige Bond is an open relationship coach who specializes in helping individuals, couples, and intentionally non-monogamous relationships with feeling insecure in their relationships. She is also the founder of Sweet Love Counseling providing therapy in CO, FL, SC, and VT. Paige loves educating people about relationships through being the host of the Stubborn Love podcast, hosting workshops, and speaking at conferences.

Free Jealousy Workbook: 
⁠⁠http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download⁠⁠
Free People Pleasing Workbook: 
⁠⁠https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook⁠⁠
Attachment Dynamics Workshop:
https://www.paigebond.com/attachment-dynamics-workshop-sign-up

Disclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed.

Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.

Dr. Gary Bischoff from Western Michigan University shares valuable insights from his research and provides resources for therapists and couples with transgender partners.

This episode touches on World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) standards of care, the impact of transitioning on relationships, the importance of mutual decision-making, and the challenges cisgender partners may face. 

05:30 Challenges in Trans Relationships
11:39 Counseling Trans Individuals and Couples
32:21 Support Systems and Resources for Trans Partners
35:50 Impact of Transition on Sexual Relationships

Gary H. Bischof, Ph.D., is a Professor at Western Michigan University in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology. Dr. Bischof is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Michigan.

Dr. Bischof has published over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and 14 chapters in edited books. Topics have included families of juvenile sex offenders, couple therapy, clinical supervision, integrating religion and spirituality in therapy, brief solution-oriented therapy, the integration of family therapy and medicine and most recently couples with at least one transgender partner.

Important Links
https://wpath.org/ 
Queerly Beloved: A Love Story Across Genders by Diane Anderson-Minshall, Jacob Anderson-Minshall: https://bookshop.org/p/books/queerly-beloved-a-love-story-across-genders-diane-anderson-minshall/12424647?ean=9781626390621 

Connect with Paige Bond
Instagram: @paigebondcoaching
Facebook: @paigebondcoaching
TikTok: @paigebondcoaching
Website: https://paigebond.com

Paige Bond specializes in helping individuals, couples, and intentionally non-monogamous partnerships feel grounded, confident, and connected in their love life. She is also the founder of ⁠Sweet Love Counseling⁠ providing therapy in CO, FL, SC, and VT. Paige loves educating people about relationships through being the host of ⁠the Stubborn Love podcast, ⁠hosting workshops, and speaking at conferences.

Free Jealousy Workbook: 
⁠⁠⁠http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download⁠⁠⁠ 
Free People Pleasing Workbook: 
⁠⁠⁠https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook⁠⁠⁠ 
Attachment Dynamics Workshop:
⁠https://www.paigebond.com/attachment-dynamics-workshop-sign-up⁠

Disclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed.

Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.
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Learn the importance of somatic work, and the integration of pleasure into everyday life. They discuss the misconceptions about sex work and the need for decriminalization. Stacie emphasizes the importance of understanding personal pleasure and offers insights into how individuals can expand their capacity for enjoyment in all aspects of life.

03:08 Founding St. Pete Retreat During a Pandemic
09:42 What Sex Coaching Really Is
18:38 The Quantum Realm and Integration
27:30 Exploring Sexuality as a Path to Personal Growth
32:57 Applying Erotic Blueprints in Real Life
40:31 Coaching, Therapy, and Entertainment: Understanding the Differences
46:52 Debunking Myths About Sex Work

Stacie Ysidro helps couples create their relationship by design, not default. Stacie is a Certified Sex Coach, acknowledged by the World Association of Sex Coaches, and a certified Erotic Blueprint Lead Coach. She is the co-owner of St Pete Retreat with husband Johnny Vajra.

Connect with Stacie Ysidro
Take the Blueprint Quiz 
http://blueprintbreakthrough.ontralink.com/t?orid=47&opid=4   

For couples
https://www.stpeteretreat.com/lifestyle-for-couples-florida 

For singles
https://www.stpeteretreat.com/immersive-experience-options-for-singles  
Stpeteretreat.com  
Holisticprogressions.com  
Ig @sexcoach_stacieysidro 
@stpeteretreat

Connect with Paige Bond
Instagram: @paigebondcoaching
Facebook: @paigebondcoaching
TikTok: @paigebondcoaching
Website: https://paigebond.com

Paige Bond specializes in helping individuals, couples, and intentionally non-monogamous partnerships feel grounded, confident, and connected in their love life. She is also the founder of ⁠Sweet Love Counseling⁠ providing therapy in CO, FL, SC, and VT. Paige loves educating people about relationships through being the host of ⁠the Stubborn Love podcast, ⁠hosting workshops, and speaking at conferences.

Free Jealousy Workbook: 
⁠⁠⁠http://www.paigebond.com/calm-the-chaos-jealousy-workbook-download⁠⁠⁠ 
Free People Pleasing Workbook: 
⁠⁠⁠https://www.paigebond.com/people-pleasing-workbook⁠⁠⁠ 
Attachment Dynamics Workshop:
⁠https://www.paigebond.com/attachment-dynamics-workshop-sign-up⁠

Disclaimer: This podcast and communication through our email are not meant to serve as professional advice or therapy. If you are in need of mental health support, you are encouraged to connect with a licensed mental health professional to receive the support needed.
Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.
Intro music by Coma-Media on ⁠⁠pixabay.com⁠